Therapeutic indications
As a gargle and mouthwash it is taken orally but not swallowed.

4.2.

Posology and method of administration
Adults, children and the elderly
Dilute one part with three parts of warm water and use immediately as a gargle
or mouthwash; Do not swallow.
Discard any unused diluted solution.

4.3.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

4.4.

Special warnings and precautions for use
The product is to be used after dilution of one part with three parts of warm
water; all unused diluted solution should be discarded due to the possible
contamination with resistant micro-organisms. It should not be swallowed.

4.5.

Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.

4.6.

Pregnancy and lactation
No adverse problems have been reported. As with all medicines, is should
only be used under medical supervision in pregnant women or nursing
mothers.

4.7.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None.

4.8.

Undesirable effects
It can be irritant to the gastric mucosa; rashes may occur. Its prolonged use
should be avoided.

4.9.

Overdose

The product is not intended for ingestion, but, in the case of ingestion (accidental or
otherwise) resulting in overdosage, treatment measures include gastric lavage with
intensive symptomatic supportive therapy.
The symptoms of acute poisoning (mostly due to borax present in the product at the
2% w/v level) are vomiting and diarrhoea; convulsions, changes in body temperature
and renal damage may occur; cumulative toxicity due to slow excretion may lead to
anorexia, debility, confusion, dermatitis, menstrual disorders, anaemia, convulsions
and alopecia.

5.

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

5.1.

Pharmacodynamic properties
The product is used as a mouthwash and as a gargle and as such has a
mechanical cleansing action and freshens the mouth. Thymol has a
disinfectant action which is diminished through combination with protein
though it is less toxic and has a more powerful disinfectant action than phenol.
Its lower solubility in water than phenol and its loss of potency in the presence
of protein reduce its overall effectiveness as a disinfectant.
Glycerol is used mainly as a solvent for the thymol and the various essential
oils and other substances which are used as flavouring agents in the product.

5.2.

Pharmacokinetic properties
Thymol is absorbed from the intestine and excreted in the urine as unchanged
drug and as the glucuronide.
Glycerol is absorbed from the intestine and metabolised as carbon dioxide and
glycogen or it is used in the synthesis of body fats.

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